What is the Purpose of a Resume?

November 20, 2009 by Jim  
Filed under Strategies, Trends, jobpreneurship

Let’s see what you think.  Check as many items as you agree with about a resume.

  • All I need to get a job.
  • The first thing I work on when I get laid off / fired
  • The primary communication document to get a job
  • A history of my work experience
  • The primary communication tool to get a job
  • A picture of who I am

OK. Now, let me ask, what will you do with your resume? Circle your answers.

  • Send out to all my contacts
  • Give to everyone I meet
  • Blast out to all major job boards
  • Use for all company applications
  • Use for all interviewing
  • Blast out to all recruiters

Let me know what you think!

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3 Responses to “What is the Purpose of a Resume?”

  1. Sanjeev Sharma on December 2nd, 2009 5:49 am

    I think a resume is a product brochure where I am the product and the brochure lists my specifications, qualities, advantages and benefits as a professional so that the reader (prospective employee) buys (that is hires) me.

    Just as I would continuously fine tune a product brochure, I would fine tune my resume whether or not I am looking for a job.

  2. forex robot on December 4th, 2009 3:11 am

    great post as usual .. thanks .. you just gave me a few more ideas to play with

  3. Jim on December 7th, 2009 7:51 am

    Thank you for your comments! I am glad to help.

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